06/08/1983
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"A news story the other day said protectionist fervor on the Hill is stronger than it has been since the 1930's."
"We must not retreat into the failed policies of the past, whether they be protectionism or higher taxes."
"I notified Congress of my decision not to impose either quotas or tariffs on foreign shoe imports into this country."
"Protectionism almost always ends up making the protected industry weaker and less able to compete against foreign imports."